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‘Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost’ – Twitter does a nervous laugh as MI get into IPL 2023 Playoff with win over SRH, RCB could kick Mumbai out later

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‘Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost’ – Twitter does a nervous laugh as MI get into IPL 2023 Playoff with win over SRH, RCB could kick Mumbai out later

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In a thrilling must-win encounter in the IPL 2023, the Mumbai Indians (MI) clashed against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at a packed stadium. SRH won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a formidable target of 201 for MI to chase. The SRH batsmen displayed exceptional form, with Mayank Agarwal leading the charge with a brilliant knock of 83 off just 46 deliveries. Vivrant Sharma also contributed significantly with a well-constructed 69 off 47 balls. However, Akash Madhwal emerged as the star performer for MI, claiming an impressive four wickets in his allotted four overs, restricting SRH to a total of 200/5.

Chasing a challenging target, MI began their innings with determination and positive intent. Ishan Kishan got them off to a decent start with a quickfire 14 before Rohit Sharma took charge of the innings. The MI skipper displayed his class and experience, crafting a well-paced innings of 56 runs off 37 deliveries, including eight boundaries and one maximum.

However, it was Cameron Green who stole the show with a breathtaking display of power-hitting. Green unleashed a fierce assault on the SRH bowlers, smacking the ball to all parts of the ground. His sensational knock of 100 runs off just 47 balls, comprising eight fours and an equal number of sixes, turned the tide in MI’s favor. Green’s heroics ensured that MI achieved the target with a few balls to spare, securing a thrilling victory.

This win catapulted MI to the fourth position in the IPL 2023 points table, keeping their hopes of qualification alive. However, their fate now rested on the outcome of the match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Gujarat Titans (GT). If RCB emerged victorious in that encounter, they would rise to fourth place, displacing MI and shattering their dreams of progressing further in the tournament.

With tensions running high, the MI team and their supporters anxiously awaited the result of the RCB vs. GT match, realizing that their qualification hopes hung in the balance. The outcome of this crucial match would ultimately determine whether MI’s impressive victory would be enough to secure their place in the playoffs of IPL 2023.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to MI’s win: 

 

 

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